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Re: I returned two of them...

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Posted by Larry on December 19, 1999 at 11:28:49

In Reply to: I returned two of them... posted by Rich on December 19, 1999 at 05:44:20:

I have never experienced "extensive green fog" or any other "fog", at least not with my Sony VPL W400Q projector:) I have a considerably hi-end 2 channel audio system that serves as the basis for my more modest HT system. The sony 400Q is one of the more affordable components in my rig. It performs flawlessly. I am certainly sorry that you (Rich) have had problems with the 400Q. I understand that this was a problem with earlier versions of the 400Q and is covered extensively at the bigpicturedvd website, including in the VPL W400Q FAQ section and the Unofficial Sony VPL W400Q Forum, where you can run a search and find archived threads discussing this matter. The serial number change at which the revision occurs is referenced there several times. This would allow MB, or anyone else to determine if the projector they were looking at was a pre-fog fix or a post-fog fix unit. This would likely only be a concern on a used projector as opposed to a new one. Let's not forget that the 400Q is a venerable projector that has been around for a number of years, and like any complex electronic component, as problems with earlier releases are identified, revisions and refinements occur. It is unfortunate that you were perhaps unable to get your problem fixed and had to return your projector twice, but most owners of the earlier version that had any fogging problems were able to get the revised prism block assembly installed by Sony under factory warranty, effectively eliminating the problem. Another advantage of a three year warranty. Also, don't lose sight of the fact that CRT based systems are not without their own set of problems. All technologies have their strengths and weaknesses, CRT included. A heavy CRT projector which generally requires
$professional installation$, $professional set-up, including callibration and convergence$, periodic re-convergence, and is still left with a dim, low ANSI lumen output image, may still have unavoidable color convergence anomalies, and then after all of that:) still requires a $scan converter/line processor$ just to get a good image, may not be everyone's cup of tea, especially someone who was looking to get in and out for around $4700. To anyone who may be interested to know, especially to MB, to whom my prior comments were intended, all who have seen a DVD presentation at my HT have been enthralled, not just with the sound, but with the incredibly vivid and film-like BIG image. Granted, while nothing is likely to be more film-like in it's visual presentation than a Vidicron One through a Farouja line processor (can you say mega kilobucks?), my $3600 Sony VPL W400Q lcd projector produces an image and big theater cinematic experience better than any $15K to $18$ CRT based projection system that I have ever seen. I say this based on performance criteria only, not out of some ill-conceived consumer loyalty to Sony! In fact, the only other Sony products I even own are the DVP7700 dvd player and the MDR-DS5000, which I used to use very occasionally for late-night HT purposes. BTW, as digital technologies become further refined and advanced (LCD, multi-chip DLP, DILA, and others), CRT will go the way of 8-track and vcr...replaced by technological progress.

Anyway, that's just my own humble opinion, based on my own personal experiences. Other's may differ. Remember, your mileage may vary. Happy Home Theater-ing, and happy holidays to all!

Larry
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